Description
We are looking for a Senior Customs Operations Specialist to join Polestar's Global Customs team within the Quality & Logistics organization.
As Polestar continues to expand globally, Customs has become a strategic business area that supports market growth, manufacturing expansion, supply chain resilience, and operational excellence across our international operations.
This role is not simply about compliance. It is about enabling business success in an increasingly complex international trade environment.
As a Senior Customs Operations Specialist, you will support strategic initiatives ranging from vehicle launches and manufacturing expansion to customs optimization and process development.
You will play an important role in ensuring efficient customs operations, supporting compliance, and contributing to business decisions that impact Polestar's operational performance and future growth.
Responsibilities:
- Providing guidance on customs classification, valuation, origin determination, and import/export compliance.
- Supporting new vehicle launches, manufacturing footprints, logistics flows, and market expansion initiatives from a customs perspective.
- Ensuring compliance with customs regulations and trade requirements across Polestar's global operations.
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating customs-related compliance, operational, and financial risks.
- Supporting continuous improvements in customs processes, governance, and internal controls.
- Assisting with customs audits, compliance reviews, and interactions with customs authorities.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of customs policies, standards, and best practices.
- Identifying opportunities for duty optimization through free trade agreements and special customs procedures.
- Collaborating with customs brokers, logistics providers, and authorities to ensure efficient cross-border operations.
- Delivering customs training and awareness activities across the business.
- Monitoring regulatory developments and translating requirements into practical business solutions.
- Supporting the continued development of Polestar's global customs capability and long-term strategy.
Requirements:
- Experience within customs, international trade, trade compliance, or customs operations.
- Good knowledge of customs regulations, customs valuation, tariff classification, origin determination, and import/export requirements.
- Experience supporting international supply chains and cross-border operations.
- Experience working with customs authorities, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
- Understanding of customs risk management and compliance frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken.